Newgrounds alternatives for browser games

Files and binaries

Yes. Newgrounds accepts HTML5 games as ZIP files with index.html at the archive root.

Play model

Newgrounds loads the uploaded HTML5 game in an iframe on its portal.

Repository

No public repository requirement is stated in the official submission guidance.

Payments

Unknown for an active creator storefront — the official monetization wiki states Newgrounds is transitioning ad-free and that its documented revenue systems are legacy and no longer active.

SDK or exclusivity

Newgrounds.io is an optional integration for medals, scoreboards, hosting protection, and distribution tracking. The terms grant Newgrounds a worldwide non-exclusive license, and the creator keeps ownership.

Discovery

New games enter public judgment. User votes can keep or blam a submission, and moderators can still remove rule-breaking work.

Verified 2026-07-24

Files and binaries

Yes. Files uploaded through the Developer Portal are hosted by CrazyGames and distributed through its CDN. Externally hosted games may also be considered.

Play model

The build runs on CrazyGames. Basic Launch goes live without customizing the game for the portal.

Repository

No public repository requirement is stated in the official launch documentation.

Payments

Basic Launch has no monetization. Full Launch can enable ad revenue sharing through the CrazyGames SDK, with monthly payouts once the balance reaches the EUR 100 minimum.

SDK or exclusivity

The SDK is optional for Basic Launch and required for Full Launch. Rights default to non-exclusive; an optional two-month exclusivity path can raise compensation, and multi-platform publishing is allowed.

Discovery

Basic Launch measures live player performance on a limited segment; strong games can advance to Full Launch and wider reach.

Verified 2026-07-24

Files and binaries

The build is uploaded to Poki for Developers and tested in Poki Inspector. Poki blocks external requests by default, so assets should be bundled into the build.

Play model

Free browser play with Poki-controlled ads. Other ad systems and in-game purchases for currency or ad removal are forbidden, and the game must stay playable with an ad blocker.

Repository

Unknown — no repository requirement is stated in the cited SDK and deals pages.

Payments

Web Exclusive deals pay 100% of ad revenue for players arriving through developer-owned channels and split revenue 50/50 when Poki brings the player. Non-exclusive deals use a one-time flat license fee. Payouts are made by wire transfer or PayPal.

SDK or exclusivity

The SDK is mandatory after acceptance. Poki prefers Web Exclusive deals and also offers non-exclusive flat-fee deals. Current Poki documentation conflicts between five-year and seven-year default exclusive terms, so confirm the duration in the offered contract.

Discovery

All games are hand-picked. Published games are guaranteed a homepage spotlight, with a staged Soft Release before Global launch features.

Verified 2026-07-24

Files and binaries

Yes. Armor Games accepts HTML5 games, with iframe hosting for multiplayer, MMO, and other special cases. Submission is by sharing a playable build with the developer team.

Play model

Free online browser games on the Armor Games site, with optional in-game purchases through the Armor Games API.

Repository

Unknown — no repository requirement is stated in the developer documentation.

Payments

Negotiated compensation for including Armor Games branding and backlinks; timed site exclusivity is described as one of the highest-paying options. No fixed public revenue-share percentage is stated.

SDK or exclusivity

The Armor Games Interface provides save games, onsite quests, in-game purchases, and analytics; the cited docs do not state a universal publication mandate for it. Timed site exclusivity is an optional higher-pay path.

Discovery

Armor Games presents its catalog as a curated stage that spotlights developers.

Verified 2026-07-24

Files and binaries

Yes by default. The distributor hosts games in full; self-hosting exceptions need written consent.

Play model

Free-to-play with in-game ads and optional in-game purchases on publisher properties, in an iframe or by link. Subscription, pay-to-own, and native-app distribution are excluded by the agreement.

Repository

Unknown — the developer agreement requires upload and SDK integration, not a public source repository.

Payments

The developer revenue share is 33% of net revenue, paid when the accrued share is at least EUR 100, within 60 days of the monthly report.

SDK or exclusivity

The SDK is mandatory before upload; publishing requests without it are denied. The developer grants a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive distribution license.

Discovery

Redistribution onto publisher websites after review, where publishers display or link the games.

Verified 2026-07-24

Files and binaries

No. Vibe Arcade does not host or copy game files or binaries.

Play model

Play is a real external link that opens the creator's live HTTP(S) build in a new tab. Source-only listings have no Play action.

Repository

A public GitHub repository is required, and the signed-in creator must be able to push to it.

Payments

Vibe Arcade does not provide payments, advertising, or revenue sharing.

SDK or exclusivity

No Vibe SDK or exclusivity term is part of the current listing requirements.

Discovery

A moderator must approve the listing. Approved playable games can enter public discovery, Play now, and chart competition; Vibe reports aggregate likes, opening, return, and build-health signals.

Verified 2026-07-24